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SQT0832 (ENG)
Basics
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed
([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording
a subject. When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is
shown.
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Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2
Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter
speed
[Shutter-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode
icon changes to [S].
• To correct the exposure, use the exposure
compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.
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Shutter speed
Exposure
meter
Shutter speeds that can be set
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(seconds)
Aperture value set
60 - 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)
F1.7 - F16
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Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial
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Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed
dial
• Higher speed than 1/4000 seconds or slower shutter speed than 1 second
Turn the shutter speed dial to select [4000-] or [1+]
Turn the control ring or control dial to select the shutter speed
• Shutter speed setting in 1/3 EV steps
You can set the shutter speed from the setting value of the shutter speed
dial in the range of ± 2/3 steps.
Example: To set the shutter speed to 1/400 seconds
Turn the shutter speed dial to select [500]
Turn the control ring or control dial to select [400]
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Check the shutter speed on the screen.
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For details on setting the shutter method, refer to (
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